ശരി
śari/ʃɐɾi/
The English phrase 'okay' is translated into Malayalam as ശരി (śari).
ശരി is used to express agreement, acceptance or to confirm that something is correct.
Meaning: OK (intj)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is śari. The IPA pronunciation is /ʃɐɾi/.
Did you know?
- In many parts of Kerala, simply nodding your head while saying ശരി is a standard way to confirm a request, but a single, sharp nod can sometimes feel more abrupt or dismissive than a prolonged nod.
- When saying ശരി to end a phone call, it is common to repeat the word twice, ശരി, ശരി, to signal a polite and definitive wrap-up of the conversation.
- In formal written Malayalam, ശരി can function as an adjective meaning 'proper' or 'just', such as in the context of a 'just' decision.
Examples in context
- ശരി, ഞാൻ വരാം.shari, njan varam.Okay, I will come.
- എല്ലാം ശരിയാണ്.ellam shariyanu.Everything is okay.
- ശരി, നമുക്ക് പോകാം.shari, namukku pokam.Okay, let's go.
Example conversation
Arjun and Meera are discussing their plans for the evening.
- അർജുൻ Arjunമീര, നമുക്ക് സിനിമയ്ക്ക് പോയാലോ?Meera, namukku cinemaykku poyalo?Meera, shall we go to a movie?
- മീര Meeraശരി, എനിക്ക് പോകാൻ താല്പര്യമുണ്ട്.shari, enikku pokan thalparyamundu.Okay, I am interested in going.
- അർജുൻ Arjunഎങ്കിൽ ഏഴ് മണിക്ക് കാണാം.enkil ezhu mani kku kaanam.Then let's meet at seven o'clock.
- മീര Meeraശരി, അർജുൻ.shari, Arjun.Okay, Arjun.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ശരി, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
